At our November 2015 Art Guild meeting Carol Bass and Susan Roberts presented guild members with the challenge of composing a short poem inspired by the photograph above. Who knew we have so many undiscovered poets in our midst?! Below are their creations for you to enjoy.

The cloud sulphurs crowd the yellow hibiscusPushed by the faint light;Not perfume not pollen nor the draw of the hidden greenery.Just lightJust light.

neon and fluorescentwhat is nature'sand what isart,artificial?why does it matter so much.all is given.

A yellow hueSo gloriouswith a heart so red.Sulphursbewitched by the same.Enjoy! Enjoy!

Yellow upon yellowWings upon petalsHeart of my heart.

perched on the scarlet abyssurged on from above --wings akimbo, whispering go!

softly she sleeps on a fragrant bed of petalsher wings folded in a heart filled with peace and love.quietly he comes to awaken her to the soft morning lightand a day filled with wonder and expectation.

Who is in charge of nature's palette?

Pas de deuxof sulphurs two....Verte et jeunedance at noon.

clear the runway

Powerful sunshinereaches deep into my soulBursting with beauty.

My anxious heart pounds as you approachSo similar, yet so differentI feel relaxed as I near youSo strange, but so familiarYou draw me in.

yellow, sunshine oh so lovely and brightso very sad you'll only be here till night.Enjoy the moment - here and now,taste the sweetnesssense the beautyoh so fleeting --would that I could store the moment.